Wifred Kipkoech Taragon

Wifred Kipkoech Taragon

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 9, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Wifred Kipkoech Taragon is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on June 9, 1985. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:47.43 in the 3000m, 13:15.91 in the 5000m, 27:33.02 in the 10000m, 1:00:42 in the Semi and 2:20:49 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:33.02
#422 all-time
2011 season best1:03:33Mar 27, 2011 · Warszawa
2011 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:42
#641 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:33.02 (#422 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:42 (#641 all-time), 2011 season best 1:03:33 (Mar 27, 2011, Warszawa (POL)) · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mNaimette-Xhovémont 2006Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:47.431,131 pts–
5000mRovereto 2007Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:15.911,152 pts#647
10000mHengelo 2007Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:33.021,174 pts#422
SemiBerlin 2007Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:421,158 pts#641
MarathonMontréal 2010Kenya Marathon all-time list2:20:49943 pts–
5KilometreHorwich 200513:54–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Semi 1:03:33–Mar 27, 2011Warszawa (POL)
2010Semi 1:12:15–Feb 7, 2010Coamo (PUR)
2010Marathon 2:20:49–Sep 5, 2010Montréal (CAN)
200915Kilometr 46:28–Jun 28, 2009Porto (POR)
2009Semi 1:01:52–Sep 5, 2009Lille (FRA)
20073000m 7:49.30–Jun 5, 2007Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
20075000m 13:15.91–Sep 12, 2007Stadio Quercia, Rovereto (ITA)
200710000m 27:33.02–May 26, 2007FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Wifred Kipkoech Taragon's 10 000 m personal best is 27:33.02, set on May 26, 2007 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #422 on the all-time list.

Wifred Kipkoech Taragon competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2011 season best: 1:03:33, set on Mar 27, 2011 in Warszawa (POL).